The Dark Side of Colombia Few People Know

Colombia has started to play a role in the global fentanyl trade. While the country doesn’t produce large amounts itself, traffickers are using its ports and borders to move the drug from Mexico and Asia toward other markets. Authorities have already intercepted several shipments hidden in medical supplies.

The rise of fentanyl worries officials, who fear it could worsen addiction and violence. Unlike cocaine, fentanyl is easy to transport in small quantities, making it hard to detect. It’s the latest sign that Colombia’s trafficking networks are adapting to a changing global drug market.